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LinkedIn is scraping your data to train AI — here’s how to opt-out

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Summary
Nutrition label

54% Informative

LinkedIn takes user data from users’ profiles and posts to improve its AI tools.

The Microsoft -owned company, used predominantly by networking professionals, has introduced several AI-driven features.

LinkedIn has not been collecting data from EU users for the purpose of AI training.

As AI grows and evolves, more companies will likely employ similar tactics.

VR Score

44

Informative language

36

Neutral language

32

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

medium-lived

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